| The distance to the Casino was about half a verst, and our route led us through the Chestnut Avenue until we reached the square directly fronting the building. |
| It has been decided to approach to coast and to rise on an anchor in verst from it. |
| And he plunged into the river, which here was half a verst in width. |
| In a few minutes they were not more than half a verst from the river. |
| When he had gone a verst his strength gave out, his feet were sore. |
| Had we been only half a verst further on our road, our journey had been at an end. |
